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wit in Latin

wit in Latin is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Latin

ingenium
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
argūtia
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
facetiae
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
scurra
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed."

wit in a sentence

  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • He responded to the heckler with sharp wit.
  • It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed.

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What is "wit" in Latin?

"wit" in Latin is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

How do you use "wit" in a sentence?

Example: "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party." In Latin, "wit" is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae.

Are there other ways to say "wit" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "wit": ingenium, argūtia, facetiae, scurra.

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